Method, apparatus and computer program product for displaying items on multiple floors in multi-level maps
US9600544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q90/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for displaying search results and other points of interest located on multiple floors or levels in a multi-level map. A method may include receiving an input indicating a search criteria. Further, the method may include determining at least one search result position related to the search criteria, and determining a relationship between the at least one search result position and a multi-level map. In addition, the method may further comprise causing, based at least in part on the relationship, a level of the map and the at least one search result position to be displayed as a search result position indicator, wherein the displayed search result position indicator may be presented in a different manners based at least in part on what level the search result position is located. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.
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